Derek Wolfe, Defensive Tackle

For a guy the Broncos were initially widely criticized for trading down into the second round to select, Derek Wolfe is turning into one of the main bright spots of training camp and preseason.

Wolfe has had a solid camp and in the team's first preseason game against Chicago, he picked up two quarterback sacks.

The Broncos don't have a ton of depth at the defensive tackle position so Wolfe is a guy who could come in and be a major contributor right off the bat.

“That’s why we selected him where we did. I like his progress so far in this camp with us. He’s a fabulous young man, brings a lot of toughness. The way he prepares is contagious. He’s a big, physical body, and he’s got a great skill set at rushing the passer", said an obviously impressed head coach John Fox.

Wolfe is young, but he could help give this defense the kind of demeanor it has long been searching for.

Omar Bolden, Cornerback

Omar Bolden is another player the Broncos took a bit of a gamble on when they drafted him in the fourth round out of Arizona State.

He missed the entire 2011 season after tearing his ACL, but he has impressed in training camp and could see some action in nickel and dime packages during the season.

However, the team is still yet to solidify it's return game and Bolden is one of the players that they have experimented with. That is the area he is likely to help the team out the most as a rookie in 2012.

Philip Blake, Center

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Philip Blake was drafted out of Baylor and the thought was that he could push J.D. Walton for the starting job. That has not happened, not even close.

Not only has he not challenged Walton, he is currently listed behind Walton and CJ Davis as the No.3 center on the team. There now seems to be a legitimate concern that Blake may not even survive cut days.

Blake has two more preseason games to show his potential but to this point, he hasn't impressed. The battle will be between he and Davis for a roster spot.

Danny Trevathan, Linebacker

Danny Trevathan has had as good a training camp as any rookie on the roster, making the most of the chances given to him.

Trevathan is ready to be a key part of the defense this season and has already found his way into the nickel package, where he could be very effective.

But what the team has to be most happy about with Trevathan's progress is the fact that he will make any decision to cut ties with D.J. Williams, which seems to be closer to becoming a reality with each passing day, much easier.